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    Delhi AQI improves slightly, decision on reopening schools, offices today

    Delhi AQI improves slightly, decision on reopening schools, offices today
    Written by Prateek Talukdar
    Nov 07, 2022, 10:44 am 2 min read
    Delhi AQI improves slightly, decision on reopening schools, offices today
    On Friday, the AQI near Delhi University spiked to 563; although it has come down to 326, the situation could worsen again

    In a marginal respite from air pollution, Delhiites witnessed slight improvement, with the air quality index (AQI) declining to 326 in the "very poor" category at 7:00 am on Monday. However, residents experienced smog in the morning, which is expected to disperse as the temperature rises during the day. Meanwhile, curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 were lifted on Sunday.

    Why does this story matter?

    • Delhi is among the world's most polluted cities, posing a significant health risk for its nearly three crore residents.
    • Its air quality remained in the "severe" category for three consecutive days, prompting authorities to shut down schools.
    • Notably, Delhi's air quality turns hazardous every winter due to industrial and vehicular pollution, stubble burning, bursting of Diwali firecrackers, and unfavorable meteorological conditions, among other reasons.

    Meeting to decide on reopening schools, government offices today

    The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided to revoke restrictions under GRAP Stage 4, which enforced a ban on the entry of diesel trucks and non-BS6 vehicles into Delhi. A decision on reopening schools and revoking the work-from-home order for 50% of government employees will be taken in a meeting chaired by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday.

    Favorable winds helped air quality to improve a bit

    Delhi wakes up to a lingering smog covering its sky with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) under the 'Very Poor' category, at 326

    (Visuals from near Akshardham Temple Anand Vihar) pic.twitter.com/3PMczYGMJt

    — ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2022

    Air quality might deteriorate again soon

    However, experts have expressed concern that the relaxations could turn out to be a hasty measure. Environmentalists said it could prove to be too early to lift the curbs based on slight improvement due to favorable wind speeds and direction. The risk of the city's air quality slipping back to the "severe" category continues to linger and could manifest from Tuesday itself.

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